TRAFFIC is building in the city centre due to a historic commercial vehicle tour.

There is slow traffic on the A23 Old Steine southbound from London Road to the A259 Marine Parade at the Palace Pier.

The commercial vehicle tour started at Streatham Common in London before going southbound on the A23.

The Argus: One of the buses on the tour in 2018One of the buses on the tour in 2018

It ventured past Preston Park and has ended up at Madeira Drive in Brighton this afternoon.

The tour is organised by the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society which is a collection of vans, lorries, military and steam vehicles.

The Argus: A tractor at the 2018 tour driving to Madeira DriveA tractor at the 2018 tour driving to Madeira Drive

Delays were around 10 minutes southbound on the A23 at Pyecombe, with an average speed of 10 miles per hour.

Hundreds of vehicles have been making their way down to Brighton.